Book making is a wonderful literacy activity. It is something that can be done with children and families. It will help your children begin learning important reading skills and increase their interest in books. Your child's homemade books will become a source of family enjoyment and will be treasured for years to come.

It is easy to see the progress in your child's literacy skills from year to year, especially in the younger grades, if you make books with them every year. You can make extra copies of your child's books to give as a special gift for grandparents, family, and friends.

There are many different kinds of homemade books. You will find instructions on how to make:

• Padded binders, albums or keepsake books

"My child was very proud of his first book, and would read it to anyone who would listen. It encouraged him to work on his reading skills and to continue writing stories," said one parent.

• Bound Fourteen Page Books
• Match Books
• Sixteen Page Books
• Eight Page Books
• Circle Cards
• Quick Books
• Scenic Books